Dental Hygienist

Erie Family Health Centers is proud to announce the opening of a new health center within the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, a cornerstone of the larger Sankofa Wellness Village development at the corner of Madison and Kildare in West Garfield Park (opening in early 2026). This innovative wellness village represents a transformative community investment, bringing together healthcare, housing, and community services under one vision. The Wellness Center itself will be a state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

As part of Erie’s commitment to health equity, this center will serve all community members regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Join our mission-driven team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to improving community wellness.

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 13 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Oral Health Department! The dental hygienist performs oral hygiene procedures on Erie’s patients; acts as an oral health educator and acts as an auxiliary to the dentist.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

*Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides preventive, therapeutic and educational methods for control of oral disease as an aid to patients in Erie Dental Clinic in attaining optimum oral health as established by state guidelines.
• Gathers and assembles pertinent patient record to assist the dentist with diagnosis and treatment.  Such information shall include, but not be limited to medical and dental histories, x-ray surveys and chartings of oral inspections.
• Maintains the hygienist instruments, trays and other equipment of the dental clinic in a clean and orderly manner which includes daily sterilization.
• Performs in-reach and out-reach as an oral health educator
• Works with the rest of the dental team to meet all HIPPA and Joint Commission requirements.
• Other duties as required

Education

• Active Dental Hygienist License, RDH certification required

Skills and Knowledge

Required:

• Current CPR Certification
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• The dental hygienist will work in various settings within the dental operatories, dental clinics, lab, front office; wear protective closing during treatment (i.e. gloves, masks, etc.)
• Must be able to operate all dental equipment and instruments.
• Must be able to sit, stand, speak, write and type

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience preferred

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